Arete 4.12.18

Military

U.S. Military Says It’s Not Finished With ISIS in Syria Even as Trump Pushes for Exit, Small Wars Journal
“Row Well and Live”: A Military Cliché that Deserves to Die, Modern War Institute
The House Armed Services chairman doesn’t want to ‘rob military’ to fund border wall, Defense News
13 Tips for New Lieutenants from the SOCOM Commander, Modern War Institute
US, UK Test Robot Breachers, Drones In Germany, Breaking Defense
One of the Best AK-47 Variants Is Polish, War is Boring
The Navy Just Cancelled a Major Military Exercise for a Very Tragic Reason, National Interest
The F-22 and F-35 Are America’s Best Fighters (but They Can’t Communicate), National Interest
The U.S. Navy Wants to Spend Billions on Aircraft Carriers That Aren’t Ready, War is Boring

 

Homeland Security / First Responder

Surge in Russian spy activity prompts US agencies to bring back retired officers, Intel News
Analysis: A premature declaration of victory in Syria? Long War Journal
PODCAST: Truck Ops Podcast Series–Episode 1 from Engine House Training, Fire Fighter Enemy
Hypocrisy and the Never Ending Attack on Police, Law Enforcement Today
Catching a Chinese IP Thief: How the FBI Tracked and Caught Sinovel, The Cipher Brief
America’s Arms Sales Policy: Security Abroad, Not Jobs at Home, War on the Rocks
NYC Secure launched: Cybersecurity initiative to protect New Yorkers online, Homeland Security Newswire
Madison Firefighter Dies After Traumatic 48 Hour Shift, Fire Fighter Close Calls
5 Reasons Why Cops Should Carry Off-Duty, Law Enforcement Today#
LAPD Officer Awarded $3M for Alleged Sexual Harassment, Retaliation, Officer.com
Law Enforcement United: Honoring the fallen, remembering the survivors, PoliceOne Daily

 

Mountain

Has Patagonia Grown Too Big for Its Cultural Good?, Adventure Journal
Sherpa team succeeds on first ascent of Langdung (6357m) in Nepal, Alpinist Journal
Learn to Evaluate Trad Anchors With This 12-Point Rubric, Climbing Magazine
Winter is still kickin’ at Kicking Horse, Freeskier.com
The Best Winter Traction Devices for Running Shoes, Gear Institute
When Skiing Collides with Immigration Politics, Outside Magazine
Phase Change: How Climbers are Becoming a Major Economic Force, Climbing Magazine
The Women of the Barkley Marathons, Outside Magazine
Red Bull Der Lange Weg: the ski mountaineering traverse reaches halfway point, Planetmountain.com
Jackson Hole Skier Remains in ‘Stable Critical Condition’ After Cornice Break, Powder Magazine
American Skiing Legend Bob Beattie Dies at 85, Powder Magazine
Himalaya Spring 2018: Double Amputee to Attempt Everest, Teams in the Khumbu, The Adventure Blog

 

Fitness / Nutrition

A Practical Guide to Intermittent Fasting, Breaking Muscle
Obesity impacts liver health in kids as young as 8 years old, Science Daily
What Happens “After Keto”? Mark’s Daily Apple
The Best Natural Energy Gels and Chews for Endurance Exercise, Men’s Journal
Timing of stress-hormone pulses controls weight gain, Science Daily
Phys Ed: Bananas vs. Sports Drinks? Bananas Win in Study, NYT
The Women of the Barkley Marathons, Outside Magazine
The Safety Of Deep Squats, The Barbell Physio
VIDEO: Cholesterol and Keto, Robb Wolf
Best sources of Vitamin B12, The Worlds Healthiest Foods
Older Americans Are ‘Hooked’ on Vitamins, NYT

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